Sig Sauer is now producing an “R” model of their .45 ACP chambered SIG P220 Compact pistol. The P220R Compact does away with the beaver tail, reducing the frame length by 0.5″, and adds an accessory rail. SIG lists two models, a blued model and [Read More…]
I recently blogged about boot pistols, a type of early CCW gun carried during the Civil War and postbellum era. The feminine equivalent of the boot pistol was the muff gun. (the name refers to the original definition1 , not the modern day slang). They were the same sort [Read More…]
When someone says a pistol fired on its own, it almost always means they pulled the trigger by accident. That is what I assumed when I read the title of this article in the St. Petersburg Times, but the massacre that followed suggests otherwise (emphasis mine) … [Read More…]
Over at my blog post about the Walther PK380, readers have anxiously awaiting the arrival of the pistol that was announced in January. S&W have finally announced that it is shipping. More more about this .380 ACP pistol here.
This under hammer percussion pistol was manufactured, probably in the mid-late 1800′s, by Bacon & Co. These types of guns where known as “boot pistols”. I don’t know for sure where the name comes from, but would guess these were backup guns [Read More…]
The Classic 130 Master Grade is an incredibly beautiful work of art. From the Wilson Combat newsletter … Over the past few years we have been working with an engraver that has done some truly lovely work for us that you our customers now enjoy. After he finished [Read More…]
The Chiappa 1911-22 is a .22 pistol patterned after the M1911. The action is not that of a 1911, but a fixed-barrel recoil system and is manufactured from steel and “Chiappalloy” (presumably a pot metal). The market for this pistol, and its not-yet-on-sale [Read More…]
Khar have given the PM9 sub-compact what I call the “Massachusetts makeover”. An external thumb safety has been added along with a loaded chamber indicator. It has already been added to the Massachusetts EOPS Approved Firearms Roster. I think this model, [Read More…]
The legendary Daniel Watters has unearthed compelling evidence that the Marine MEU(SOC) M1911 pistol has now been given the official designation “M45 Close Quarters Combat Pistol”. Two documents 1, recently posted on Navy.mil, provide information about the [Read More…]
Kel-Tec have partnered with radio personality Michael Savage to produce a limited edition .380 P3A pistol that commemorates the ratification of the Bill of Rights. The limited edition features: Hard Chromed slide. The word “Freedom” and “December 15, 1791” laser [Read More…]
This Glock 17 pistol, with thumb safety, was designed by Glock for use by the British Army. It was on display at DSEi ’09. This is not the first Glock designed with a manual safety. Glock has previously designed a Glock 17 for the Tasmanian Police force that [Read More…]
Somebody at Marine HQ realized that if you buy a lot of M1911A1 frames, you are probably are going to need slides to go with them! The Marine Corps System Command (MCSC)intends to issue a solicitation number M67854-09-R-1146 for 1800 M45 .45 cal pistol slides. The [Read More…]
James explores the idea of using a carbine chambered in a pistol cartridge for home defense (emphasis mine): The fact that carbines are larger than handguns, and that they are fired while braced against the shoulder, means that the perceived recoil is almost [Read More…]
I can see at least three features not found on a mil-spec 1911 pistol 😉 The incompetence of journalists when writing about guns is staggering. It never ceases to amaze me. Many thanks to Jay for sending me the link. Hat Tip: ar15.com
Business Week has published an article about the intrigue behind one of the most iconic handgun manufacturers of recent history. It is only a matter of time before the story of Glock hits the silver screen. On the afternoon of a meeting scheduled at Ewert’s office [Read More…]
I have seen guns made from bronze alloys before, but never an autoloader. Back in 1932 Colt and the Springfield Armory teamed up to test the suitability of using a die cast bronze alloy for gun parts. The Golden Gun The gun is exhibited at the Springfield Armory Museum. [Read More…]
The original Mare’s Leg Pistol was a shortened .44-40 Winchester 1892 lever action rifle which featured in the ’50s TV series Wanted: Dead or Alive. Its distinctive design featured a cut down butt stock, shortened barrel and large cocking lever loop. Since [Read More…]
Joe Huffman has had some pretty nifty photos he took of pistols recoiling published in an Italian magazine.
… other than that the bank robber is holding it like a gangster moron? Tam has the answer.
The latest addition to the XCR Weapons System is a pistol variant. The pistol is based on the XCR Personal Defense Weapon and comes in Mini (9″ barrel) and Micro (7.5″ barre, pictured abovel) versions. Calibers offered are 5.56mm, 6.8 SPC and 7.62x39mm. The [Read More…]
The ENDO Tactical Stock Adapter Glock Edition (TSA-G) is an adapter that allows any AR-15 / M16 compatible stock to be attached to a Glock pistol. Glock with Magpul UBR stock, 33 round magazine and sling. The adapter can be easily attached and removed in about 30 [Read More…]
Some Sig P238 sub compact pistols have a defective safety that will, if the trigger was pulled when engaged, fire a round when the safety is then disengaged. Now that would scare the crap out of me! SIG SAUER, Inc. has initiated a Mandatory Safety Upgrade pertaining to [Read More…]
It is no secret than Vltor Weapon Systems have been working on the Fortis Pistol, a clone of the infamous Bren Ten. They have just announced that they have acquired the right to use the Bren Ten name and the Fortis Pistol will be released as the Bren Ten. We have to [Read More…]
This pistol belonged to a member of EOKA, a group who fought against the British and Turkish for Cypriot independence during the 1950’s. The barrel on the pistol is a 20mm cartridge case! I think the general idea was to pack a very small charge of blackpowder at [Read More…]
Daniel E. Watters, who is always vigilant, alerted me to the fact that the Marines are looking to procure M1911A1 frames. The frames are for the MEU(SOC) pistols that are used by Force Recon. Up till now they have been using surplus 1911 frames. I guess the supply of [Read More…]
The FN Five-SeveN Standard is a new model from FNH USA. The Standard has fixed three dot combat sights, while the other models feature an adjustable rear sight. The MSRP is $1316.56, which I presume is less than the other models because of the cheaper sights. I have [Read More…]
The NY Times reports that the Glock Saddam Hussein had with him when he was captured may go on display at the George W. Bush Presidential Center Before Mr. Bush left the White House in January, he made arrangements for the gun to be shipped to a national archives [Read More…]
Colt have recalled six different of their 1911 models. The Slide Lock Safety and Recoil Spring Guide Pad were not build to spec and could wear and break prematurely. The recalled pistol were sold since March 2007. 1911 WWI Replica (O1911) From: 4597WMK To: 5414WMK 1918 [Read More…]
These photos are of a AMT Combat Government Hardballer 1911 pistol that fired a handloaded .45 ACP round that was overloaded with powder. The result is quite spectacular. The top of the chamber has been blown right off taking a considerable section of the slide with it. [Read More…]
Smith and Wesson have announced a recall of the S&W 22A Pistol. Smith & Wesson has identified a condition that may exist in certain model 22-A pistols. Based on our ongoing product review, we have determined that the slides of certain pistols manufactured from [Read More…]
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